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In a world of ever recycled trends, Tiefschwarz (deep black) is that most classic of shades. Its timeless style is testament to its staying power, and with a DJ and production career spanning 20 years, this German deep house duo have proven just how apt a moniker can be. Born and bred in Stuttgart, brothers Ali and Basti Schwarz’s passion for techno and deep house flourished their initial experience as DJs in the early 90’s at the now legendary clubs that Ali ran in their home town, ON U and Red Dog. This led to the formation of Tiefschwarz in 1997, from which they found rapid success with their debut single Music’ (on Francois K’s Wave Music label) and album Ral 9005. By 2001, this had been licensed to the London label Classic Recordings from where they springboarded to international recognition. They decided to make the move to Berlin, at the time fast becoming the epicentre of a true electronic music renaissance, from where they pursued a hectic touring schedule and remixing the likes of Cassius, The Rapture, Missy Elliott, Kelis and their personal heroes Masters At Work. They then scored a double whammy with their all-conquering crossover hit remix of Spektrum’s Kinda New’ and the single Isst’ off their 2005 long-player, Eat Books’. This was also the year that electrohouse dominated the charts and minimal the clubs, but Tiefschwarz have never allowed themselves to be tied down to a certain sound, staying true to their love of melody as demonstrated on their contribution to the Fabric mix series that year. A series of high profile mixes in 2006, including Depeche Mode, Madonna, Roxy Music, Booka Shade, Phonique, Plastikman, dOP, and many others saw them continue perfecting their distinctive sound. Yet this was also the year in which Ali and Basti gravitated back to Berlin to found their own label, Souvenir. They haven’t let this slow down their impressive production workload though, with a ten year anniversary compilation and a 2010 follow up album Chocolate’ made in collaboration with Sant, and featuring Cassy, Seth Troxler, Dave Aju amongst others. After years of constant touring, however, their Souvenir label has allowed them to lay down more permanent roots back in Berlin. It’s a place to foster talent, both young and old, not only in a sense of releasing records but also as a platform to share mutual experiences within a common network, a close core of artists work together including Ruede Hagelstein, Maher Daniel, the brothers Sant and Re.You, Ali & Basti at the helm. With plenty more artists on the roster as well as a digital only subsidiary, Souvenir Plus, there is promise of plenty yet to come for the Schwarz brothers’ imprint.
Tracklist:
1. Ich Und Du – Hey (Acapella) (01:30)
2. Warning Siren (feat Matty Safer) (04:47)
3. Ghost Track (07:23)
4. Do Me (feat Khan) (04:21)
5. No Message (feat Argenis Brito) (07:46)
6. Corporate Butcher (feat Mama) (08:23)
7. Dominate My Beats (feat Mama – instrumental version) (07:16)
8. Trust (feat Seth Troxler) (07:37)
9. Ich Und Du – Hey (Tiefschwarz Retouch) (09:26)
10. Hurricane (feat Jaw – 2012 Rework) (07:19)
11. Dings (05:36)
12. Fire It Out (feat Ruede Hagelstein – Tiefschwarz extended) (09:40)
13. Blackbox (07:57)
14. Outline (06:58)
15. Free Falling (feat Khan – Tiefschwarz dub) (06:27)
16. Damage (feat Tracey Thorn – dub mix) (08:05)
17. On Up (06:59)
18. Wheels Of Fortune (feat Ed Lalig) (05:40)
19. Tuesday (05:51)
20. Music (feat Joy Denalane) (03:57)
21. Bon Voyage (02:39)
22. Scherben Bringen GlAcck (00:29)
23. Faze DJ-Set 64 (continuous DJ mix) (01:42:03)